dI s@ dihnt adjective disagreeing with, dissenting from, or opposing (the opinions or doctrines of others or the authority of some group or institution). Dissident writers, whose books had been banned by…

noun mo tif 1. a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative…

aem bi əns noun 1. the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere. The restaurant creates a relaxing ambiance with its soft lighting. 2. environment; surroundings. She’d been fearful of going…

kae lo adjective lacking adult sophistication or judgment; inexperienced; immature. Some of the more experienced workers were happy to take advantage of the callow young lad.

buhmp shihs adjective obnoxiously assertive; pushy. “The Liberians have been trained in freedom. They are called bumptious and given a bad name by their English and French neighbors but this is merely…